As Kannappa makes its grand launch on April 25, Manchu Vishnu has accelerated the promotions of the film. At a recent interaction with the media, he announced something spine-tingling—He is planning a biopic on his legend father Mohan Babu.
Vishnu explained his plan for the movie, adding that if the biopic happens, he would be more than willing to have Tamil superstar Suriya portray the role of Mohan Babu. He also promised to produce the film, where he would ensure that it sticks to the inspiring life of his father.
Smitten by Suriya’s fantastic performance in Kanguva, Vishnu thinks that the versatility of the actor and his screen presence make him the ideal fit for the job. Although the biopic remains to be planned, Vishnu’s love for Suriya puts him right at the top of the priority list to act out the aging actor.
The life of Mohan Babu, who went from being a second fiddle actor to one of the most recognizable faces of Telugu cinema, is a testament to perseverance and determination. With a career that has spanned more than 500 films, his rags-to-riches tale is a real-life story of hard work and determination, and his biopic is a natural fit for the big screen.
Suriya playing Mohan Babu has left fans in a tizzy. The Tamil actor has been acquaintances with the Manchu family for years and has already set the screen ablaze with Mohan Babu once in Soorarai Pottru. Suriya has also complimented the veteran actor numerous times, so he is most likely to take up the role if someone offers it to him.
Though some have argued that Mohan Babu and Suriya look very different, this is something technology can overcome now. It’s more than about appearances; it is the life story of Mohan Babu—his fight, his learning curve, his larger-than-life existence—that will capture the crux of the movie.
Even though Vishnu does not have any immediate plans to start the project, his respect for his father is high, and therefore, the movie might materialize in the future. If this ambitious project happens, it would be interesting to know whether Suriya would accept the challenge.
At the moment, the fans are awaiting an official announcement eagerly, waiting to see Mohan Babu’s iconic life story come alive on the screen.